As Western nations rally to support Ukraine with substantial military and financial assistance, tensions escalate. The US Senate has proposed a striking $60 billion aid package, supplemented by an additional $1 billion in weaponry. In retaliation, Russia has declared a robust countermeasure, planning intensified strikes on Ukraine’s logistical hubs and depots storing Western military supplies. […]
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